Religious symbols

the basement is an important symbol in “The Book Thief” when he says 'Apart from everything else, the book thief wanted desperately to go back to the basement, to write, or to read through her story one last time. In hindsight, I see it so obviously on her face. She was dying for it-the safety of it, the home of it-but she could not move. Also, the basement didn't even exist anymore. It was part of the mangled landscape.' (Page 13) The basement is an important symbol in “The Book Thief” because…

Fire has always been a prominent symbol throughout human history, representing both purity and destruction. With this duality, it serves a major role in Lord of the Flies, a book about a group of English schoolboys who get stranded on an uninhabited island and turn from innocent children into violent savages. The dour outcome and the pessimistic view of humanity expressed in the book was undoubtedly contributed to by William Golding’s service as a naval officer in World War 2. In Lord of the…

Apart and Poisonwood Bible there are so many symbols analyzing the book. Symbols are a person, place, or thing helped to represent a bigger picture. These symbols are made to help create meanings within stories, to help represent something, or create a metaphor in literary pieces. However symbols can have various meanings whether it vivid or deep. For example black is usually use to symbolize something bad such as death or evil. To find out these symbols you have to analyze the story, and what…

In the modern literary movement, authors practice certain philosophies that can affect their styles, thoughts, and beliefs. A few examples are Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Walt Whitman. All three authors share one common idea: transcendentalism. In the nineteenth century, transcendentalism is a popular type of philosophical campaign that emphasizes the dignity of an individual and advocates a simple, mindful life. Transcendentalism contains several key ideas, which state that…

Innovative novels, much like significant events and notable people, are capable of providing inspiration for artists in their works of pop culture. One of these novels, Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell, has contributed ideas that have been replicated and referenced in many modern works of cultural art, ranging from dystopian television shows to songs. Many artists use these references to apply Orwell's arguments to modern events, holding testament to the truly innovative nature of Nineteen…

Have you ever stopped to look at a rose? At first you will see its fine beauty and presence; however, with a closer look you will find its thorns that are there to protect itself for survival. In the play “Fences” by August Wilson, we are introduced to a character named Rose Maxon. Her first name can be represented with a literal meaning relating the flower. She is a very admirable woman who is also strong and set in her ways. She is the wife to the main character Troy Maxon. While Rose is not…

objects are important to him one way or another. His red hat could be used as a shield, to hide himself or protect himself. When he comes to New York, he asks about the ducks, that could represent his life. Finally, Allie’s baseball glove could be a symbol of Holden’s love and how much he misses him. Holden is always putting on this red hunting hat that he bought in New York when he came with the fencing team. This hat has to be used as a shield, to protect himself of the…

presents the reader with an array of objects and significant events to symbolize how humans act like savages in the absence of an authoritative structure. Throughout this work, William Golding paints a clearly Hobbesian view of society, using the symbols of the spear, the conch shell, and the beast, to demonstrate how humans revert to savagery in the absence of authority. The spear in Lord…

The Novel, Lord Of the Flies by William Golding has three themes that the author is trying to communicate. They are; the ability to work together, Jack and Ralph’s quest for power, and determination. The ability to work together is a major theme is Lord of the Flies. Without it, the boys on the island would have a much lower chance of survival. When the boys first crash on the island, they find a conch shell. Whoever has the conch shell is the only one who can speak at that time. Ralph uses it…

Literature, as it criticizes the upper class through a dramatic tale of love, conflict, and corruption. In his story, Fitzgerald uses many forms of symbolism, in which each symbol holds a vital purpose to his story, especially when it comes to hinting towards later events in the story. In terms of the American dream, Fitzgerald uses many symbols in his writing to foreshadow later events in The Great Gatsby. In the beginning of the novel, the narrator, Nick, finds Gatsby standing at the end of…